Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
33BAEE
RGB
51, 186, 238
HSL
197, 85%, 57%
HSB
197, 79%, 93%
CMYK
79, 22, 0, 7
LAB
70, -24, -37
LCH
70, 44, 237
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 229
XYZ
34, 42, 87
LUV
70, -45, -55
HWB
197, 20%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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